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Driver Killed In Head-On Crash With Dump Truck On Route 73 In PA: Coroner
A 41-year-old Reading man was killed in a violent head-on crash with a Mack dump truck in Ruscombmanor Township, the Berks County Coroner’s Office announced. Pablo G. Espejo died following a two-vehicle wreck in the area of Blandon and Fraser roads in Ruscombmanor on Saturday, July 13 at approximately 1:07 p.m., county officials said. Espejo was driving east on Route 73 (Blandon Road) when his vehicle crossed over the solid double yellow lines and struck a westbound Mack truck head-on, authorities explained. His car came to final rest in the middle of the road, facing north, while the Mack …
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$1M Lottery Win — Twice: Man Accidentally Buys 2 Lottery Tickets, Wins On Both Of Them
A Central Massachusetts man is $2 million richer after making the same Powerball pick — twice. Paul Corcoran, of Fitchburg, hit it big two times in the same Powerball drawing last week. Corcoran’s windfall came in double: he matched the first five numbers on two different tickets, each earning him a $1 million prize for each ticket. He bought both tickets for the same July 9 drawing, each purchased at different stores in the area. One winning ticket was sold at Market Basket on Water Street in Fitchburg. The other he bought at Farms on North Main Street in Leominster. Both stores will …
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Kassandra Milkewicz, 36, Killed In Route 309 Crash With Tractor Trailer: Lehigh County Coroner
Kassandra F. Milkewicz, 36, of Lansford, was killed in a three-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer in Lynn Township, Pennsylvania State Police and the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office announced. The deadly wreck occurred around 12:22 a.m. on Monday, July 14, at the intersection of Route 309 and Mountain Road/Mosserville Road, according to PSP Troop M – Fogelsville Station. Milkewicz was driving a 2020 Hyundai Tucson north on Route 309 when she collided with a 2005 Honda Civic driven by a 20-year-old Bethlehem man heading east on Mosserville Road. A 2020 Freightliner SD 122, driven by a …
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Nicotine Poisonings Surge Among Babies, Young Kids: Study
Poisonings among young children have risen sharply as products like nicotine pouches and vaping liquids become more popular, according to a new study. US poison control centers received 134,663 reports of kids six years old and younger ingesting nicotine from 2010 through 2023, according to the study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday, July 14. In a shorter timeframe, the researchers found that nicotine poisonings rose by more than 760% from 2020 to 2023. The study said that two children died from ingesting e-liquids and 39 suffered "major eff…
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Scam Targets Drivers With Urgent Texts: What To Know
A rapidly spreading scam is hitting phones with alarming claims tied to enforcement deadlines, and officials say it's designed to scare drivers into clicking fast. Officials warn the messages are fraudulent and part of a growing trend known as smishing, or SMS-based phishing attacks. The scam texts reference an alleged traffic infraction and cite a specific deadline by which payment must be made to avoid license suspension, fines, or even criminal charges. Some messages reference obscure motor vehicle codes or list a set of escalating penalties. A link is provided to submit payment t…
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Rule Involving Status Of Popular Carry-On Item Spelled Out By TSA
Before you zip up your suitcase, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wants you to rethink where you stash one of the most-used travel gadgets of the smartphone era. The agency has issued a summer reminder about portable power banks—those pocket-size lithium-ion battery packs that keep phones and tablets alive on long flights. The bottom line: they are allowed only in carry-on luggage, never in checked bags. TSA’s rule is explicit: Carry-On Bags: Yes Checked Bags: No "Portable chargers or power banks containing a lithium ion battery must be packed in carry-on bags," the …
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Man, Woman Found Dead Inside Philly Rowhome Just Steps From Sidewalk: Police
Two people were found dead in a Philadelphia home in what authorities are calling a sudden death investigation. A man and woman were discovered unresponsive inside a rowhome on the 2000 block of South 22nd Street around 6:18 p.m. on Monday, July 14, according to Philadelphia police. They were both pronounced dead at the scene at 6:30 p.m. The street was blocked off as investigators worked the scene. The cause of death has not been released.
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PA Police Officer, Veteran, Baseball Coach, And Wife Accused Of Giving Teens Alcohol: York DA
A York County police officer and Iraq War veteran is accused of giving alcohol to his teen son and several of his baseball players, Daily Voice learned on Monday, July 14. Elias “Anthony” Martinez, 41, a patrolman with the Carroll Township Police Department, and his wife Shae Martinez, 33, were each charged on Wednesday, July 2 with Misdemeanor Corruption of Minors and Misdemeanor Selling or Furnishing Alcohol to Minors, the York County District Attorney's Office told Daily Voice on Monday, July 7. Patrolman Anthony Martinez sworn in today, Wednesday, December 17. Posted by Carrol…
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Gun Violence Survivor Killed In Wheelchair As Philly Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 10 Hurt
Azir Harris survived one shooting. He wouldn’t survive another. The 24-year-old was paralyzed at 17 and spent the last seven years advocating for survivors of gun violence, as The Philadelphia Inquirer previously reported. But early Monday morning, July 7, Harris was shot multiple times in the back while sitting in his wheelchair at a South Philly block party. He couldn’t escape. He died at the scene. Seven years ago, Azir Harris was paralyzed in a shooting when he was 17 years old. This weekend, he was shot multiple... Posted by GIFFORDS on Monday, July 7, 2025 “He helped others h…
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Third Man Charged With Murder Of Angel Martinez-Velez In Allentown Park Shooting
A third man has been charged in the murder of Angel Martinez-Velez, who was gunned down at a crowded city park in Allentown, prosecutors announced on Monday, July 14. Wilmer Esequiel Marte-Tavarez, 22, of Lords Valley, is accused of firing the deadly shots that killed Martinez-Velez, 25, at Fountain Park on Saturday, June 1, just before 6:30 p.m., authorities said. Allentown police found Martinez-Velez fatally wounded on the basketball court at 924 Martin Luther King Drive. He was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds. His death was ruled a homicide by the Lehigh County …
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Supreme Court Green-Lights Trump Plan To Gut Education Department
The Supreme Court has just swept aside a lower-court injunction and handed President Donald Trump permission to restart mass layoffs at the US Department of Education, reviving his promise to dismantle the agency created nearly half a century ago. In an unsigned, 6-3 order divided along ideological lines that was released late Monday afternoon, July 14, the justices lifted a spring ruling by US District Judge Myong Joun of Massachusetts that had forced the administration to rehire hundreds of Education Department employees terminated during a March reduction-in-force. Earlier report…
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PA Man Bought 24 Guns, Lied On ATF Forms—8 Later Turned Up In Crimes: DA
A Reading man is accused of flooding Berks County streets with guns—at least eight of which ended up in the hands of criminals, investigators said. Carlos Liciaga, 43, lied on gun purchase forms and bought 24 handguns since 2011, Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams announced on Monday, July 14. The charges stem from an April 27 shots-fired call in Spring Township, detectives explained. Cops found a Glock 10mm near Wilson School Court. It belonged to Liciaga, though he wasn’t linked to the gunfire itself. That gun led the Berks Gun Violence Reduction Task Force to dig deeper—and wh…
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PA Man Convicted Of Dismembering Famed DC Photographer Facing Life In Prison In Maryland
Sentencing has been scheduled for the Pennsylvania man convicted of murdering and dismembering famed Washington, DC, photographer Joe Shymanski, prosecutors announced. Brandon Ross Holbrook will face life in prison without the possibility of parole when he is sentenced at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 18, in Calvert County Circuit Court in Prince Frederick, according to the State’s Attorney’s Office. Holbrook was found guilty of murder in June following an eight-day trial in Calvert County Circuit Court. According to prosecutors, Holbrook shot Shymanski on Sept. 3, 2023, in the driveway of …
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Treasurer Accused Of Stealing Nearly $22K From PA American Legion Post: Affidavit
A Lititz man is accused of stealing nearly $22,000 while serving as treasurer for a local American Legion post, authorities announced in a release on Thursday, July 10. Michael David Klein, 49, allegedly took the funds between February 2024 and April 2025 while managing finances for the Sons of the American Legion Post 56, according to the Lititz Borough Police Department. Officials say the group raised $41,680 through fundraising events during that time, but only $19,738 was deposited into the organization’s account. Charging documents state Klein was solely responsible for collecting and …
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Driver ID'd In Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash In PA: Coroner
An 82-year-old man has been identified as the victim of a deadly crash in Upper Macungie Township, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office announced on Monday, July 14. Dennis H. Smith, of Weisenberg Township, was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:34 p.m. on Friday, July 11, following a three-vehicle crash on State Route 100 at West Tilghman Street, according to the coroner. Smith was the driver of one of the vehicles involved in the collision, officials said. An autopsy was completed Monday at the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office and Forensic Center. The cause of death was determined to be multi…
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NJ Pool Club Sued After Windy Day Turns Dangerous, Court Docs Say
A New Jersey woman is suing a local swim club after she says a loose umbrella struck and seriously injured her during a windy Memorial Day weekend visit. Katherine Steiner, 29, of Maywood, filed the complaint against Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club in Bergen County Superior Court on May 21, seeking damages for what she describes as “severe and debilitating injuries” caused by the club’s negligence. The incident happened on May 27, 2023 (Memorial Day Weekend) according to the lawsuit. The suit says that Steiner was on the pool deck when a gust of wind picked up an unsecured umbrella and sent it …
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Rape Charges Dropped Against Pennsylvania Man Pardoned For Jan. 6 Capitol Riot (
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A York County man pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is no longer facing rape charges after prosecutors dropped the case due to lack of victim cooperation, court records show. Joseph Pastucci, 51, of New Cumberland, had been sentenced to 26 months in prison and three months of probation after pleading guilty to assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers during the insurrection. He entered the U.S. Capitol with his wife, Jeanette Mangia, where the couple was seen inside Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office and the Senate Chamber. Prosecutors say they rifled through documents and took …
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State Department Urges 'Increased Caution' If Traveling To These 3 Countries
The State Department is urging travelers to stay alert if heading to any of three international destinations now under expanded advisories. The new Level 2 travel advisories for the Dominican Republic, India, and Mozambique warn American citizens to exercise increased caution when visiting these countries due to risks ranging from crime to terrorism. Travel advisories from the US government are issued on a four-level scale, with Level 1 urging normal precautions and Level 4 indicating a "do not travel" recommendation. The latest Level 2 alerts reflect safety concerns that, while not …
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'High-Dose Turmeric Supplement Nearly Killed Me:' Mom Hopes Her Story Will Save Others
Katie Mohan was just trying to feel a little healthier when she picked up a bottle of turmeric supplements at Costco in the spring. What happened instead nearly killed her. And now, the 57-year-old Morristown mom of three is warning others after a high-dose turmeric supplement landed her in NYU Langone’s liver transplant unit. “I was taking this to just kind of be a little healthier,” said Mohan, a longtime fitness instructor at The Bar Method in Bernardsville. “I had no idea these were signs of liver damage.” Mohan began taking 2,250 mg of turmeric with black pepper extract in March to e…
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Health Insurance Premiums Take Less From PA Paychecks Than Most States, Study Says
Health insurance premiums are taking a big portion of many Northeast residents' paychecks, while some are losing much less of their incomes, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Health Insurance on Thursday, July 10. The study ranked all 50 states by how much residents spend on silver-tier health insurance plans as a share of median household income. Premiums rose 6% for individual plans and 7% for family plans in 2024, continuing a recent trend of dramatic increases. "Inflation has driven up health i…
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PA Driver Killed, Passenger Injured As SUV Bursts Into Flames In NJ Crash: State Police
A woman was killed and her passenger injured in a fiery late-night crash in Warren County, authorities said. Troopers responded around 11:19 p.m. Friday, July 11 to the scene of a crash on County Road 519 South at milepost 42.8 in White Township, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. A preliminary investigation found that a Hyundai SUV was traveling south when it veered off the roadway to the right, struck a large rock and a utility pole, and overturned, Lebron said. The SUV then became fully engulfed in flames. The driver, identified as 54-year-old Jacqueline Bernette Breeland…
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10 Worst Fast-Food Meals For Your Waistline: Does Your Favorite Make The List?
Fast food might feel like a lifesaver. It’s quick, cheap (well, it used to be), and just a drive-thru away. Whether you’re running late for work or feeding a car full of hungry kids, there’s a certain kind of comfort in knowing a burger and fries are accessible and close. But that convenience comes at a cost, and not just to your wallet. Behind the bright menus and friendly slogans are meals packed with calories, sodium, sugar, and fat, often more than your body needs in an entire day. And it’s not always obvious. What looks like a “regular combo” might be pushing 2,000 calories before desse…
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911 Service Fully Restored After Outages Across PA (
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UPDATE: Pennsylvania’s 911 system was fully restored by 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, according to officials. Emergency call functionality has resumed statewide following Friday’s widespread outage. Residents can now call 911 as normal for emergencies. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency has not yet released details on what caused the disruption. Authorities thanked the public for their cooperation and encouraged residents to continue following official updates through their county’s emergency services and social media pages. ORIGINAL: A statewide alert blared across phones in Pen…
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Marijuana Birthday Cake Found With NY Dad, Infant Daughter, Teen Son In Car On PA Road: DA
A marijuana-laced birthday cake with a man’s name on it — and two children in the car — has landed a New York father on probation in Pennsylvania, officials said. Rylan Matthew Manuel LaForest, 22, of Lockwood, New York, was sentenced to 24 months of probation for Corruption of Minors, Bradford County District Attorney Richard Wilson announced on Sunday, July 6. The charges followed a November 2024 investigation by Athens Township Police Officer Thomas J. VanFleet Jr., who found LaForest parked with his 21-month-old daughter and a 14-year-old boy. Inside the vehicle, police discovered mari…
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911 Supervisor Went To ER With These Symptoms In May — Two Months Later, She Died
Sussex County is mourning the loss of a public servant, wife, and mother, who died after a months-long battle with Stage 4 colon cancer. Supervisory Public Safety Telecommunicator Shannon (Quinn) Thonus, of Sandyston, died following a courageous battle with Stage 4 colon cancer, Sheriff Michael F. Strada announced on Saturday, July 12. According to a GoFundMe launched in May, Shannon’s diagnosis came unexpectedly after a trip to the emergency room for abdominal pain — revealing cancer that had already spread to her liver. The campaign, launched in May by family friend Andrea Wehrenberg rai…
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Brothers Accused Of Sexual Abuse, Sending Genital Photos To Same Lancaster Child: Police
Two Lancaster brothers are facing felony charges for sexually exploiting the same underage girl — one by allegedly assaulting her, the other by sending her explicit images, authorities announced in a release on Friday, July 11. William Joseph Cameron, 54, of the 800 block of North Prince Street, waived his preliminary hearing on Thursday, June 27, allowing his case to proceed to county court, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office. He is charged with: Felony Solicitation To Disseminate Photos Or Film Of Child Sex Acts. Felony Disseminating Explicit Material To A Mino…
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Poop Problem: Half Of East Coast Beaches Tested Unsafe In 2024, New Study Says
More than half of all East Coast beaches had potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination at least once in 2024, according to researchers. The advocacy group Environment America released its new study about the water quality at US beaches on Monday, July 7. The nonprofit compiled bacteria testing data from states bordering oceans and the Great Lakes, along with Puerto Rico. From 3,187 beaches nationwide, Environment America found that more than three out of five (61%) had at least one day of potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination in 2024. On those days, that indicator exceeded…
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Man Caught Dumping Crate With Chihuahua In Mount Pocono Dumpster: Police
A man was caught on camera dumping a small dog in a trash bin behind a Mount Pocono restaurant, police announced on Friday, July 11. The disturbing act of animal cruelty happened around 10 a.m. at Mi Casa Restaurant on Cleveland Avenue, according to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department. Surveillance footage shows a gray Nissan Rogue (model year 2008 to 2013) pulling up to the restaurant’s commercial dumpster. A man — described as white or Hispanic — is seen exiting the vehicle with a small animal crate. He tosses the crate, which held a beige dog resembling a Chihuahua, into the d…
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Security Guard Knocks Man Out During Brawl Outside Montco Restaurant, Police Say
A restaurant security guard allegedly assaulted multiple people during a fight outside a Huntingdon Valley restaurant, authorities in Montgomery County announced on Friday, July 11. Kris Michael Sanchez, 35, of Hispanic descent, was charged with Felony Aggravated Assault, Misdemeanor Simple Assault (4 counts), and Summary Harassment (4 counts) following the June 29 incident, according to Lower Moreland Township Police. Officers were called to a disturbance at Pine Road and Philmont Avenue around 1:49 a.m. after reports of a large fight involving several adult males who had just ex…
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10-Year-Old PA Boy Suffers Toxic Shock, Loses Legs And Hand In Emergency Amputations
A 10-year-old Pennsylvania boy lost both legs and one hand after going into toxic shock caused by a sudden bloodstream infection, his family says. Major, of Levittown, was a healthy, active kid before he suddenly fell ill and was rushed to the hospital, according to a GoFundMe launched by his uncle, Christopher Bowman. Doctors fought to save his life, but the infection progressed rapidly. Major ultimately underwent multiple emergency amputations — losing both legs and one of his hands — in order to survive. “His condition deteriorated rapidly, and within hours, he was fighting for his life…
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83-Year-Old PA Man Murdered Over $30K Scam; Killer Gets Life Sentence, Here's What Happened
A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering an 83-year-old he swindled out of $30,000, Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele announced on Friday, July 11. Norman Fred Pennington, 67, was found guilty of First-Degree Murder in the April 2024 killing of Anthony Decenzo, a retired father and grandfather from Brownsville. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole immediately following the verdict. Decenzo had last been seen leaving his home around 5 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2024, to look at real estate. He never returned. His family reported him missin…
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